Local events
Sept. 1
What: Country Fresh farmers market .
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market.
Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 672-0222
Sept. 3
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
What: Tree tour. Join a master gardener for a walking tour through the gardens and get your questions about trees answered. Participants will be given a guide about native Nevada trees.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Fall gardening workshop. Participants will learn how to get their vegetable and herb gardens started. Experts share gardening secrets to add nutrition, high fiber and zest to the autumn table.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Personalized garden gloves. Stop by the gift shop/library and create a pair of personalized gloves so you can garden in style .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Garden tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscapes.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Ladybug release and craft activity. Aimed at children, this session will have participants releasing ladybugs, nature's most charming natural form of pest control, and painting ladybug rocks to decorate their gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Garden -- Mind, Body and Soul. Learn the basics for planting a cool-season vegetable garden, and how gardening not only nourishes the body, but nurtures the mind and soul.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Sept. 6
What: Las Vegas farmers market. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are showcased in the event sponsored by the Summerlin Council.
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Sept. 7
What: Las Vegas farmers market. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are featured at the event co-sponsored by Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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